阿萨姆邦以世俗主义为由结束了穆斯林立法者的周五祈祷休息时间,引发了辩论。
Assam ends Friday prayer breaks for Muslim legislators, citing secularism, sparking debate.
阿萨姆大会结束了近90年的传统,让穆斯林立法者在星期五休息两小时进行祷告。
The Assam Assembly has ended a nearly 90-year-old tradition of giving Muslim legislators a two-hour break on Fridays for prayers.
这项变革于8月决定,现已生效,目的是与立宪政教分离相一致。
The change, decided in August and now in effect, was made to align with constitutional secularism.
类似AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam这样的批评者认为,这个决定受英国人民党在众议院的多数派影响,而支持者则说它能提高生产力,并消除殖民时代的遗迹。
Critics like AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam argue the decision was influenced by the BJP's majority in the House, while supporters say it improves productivity and removes a relic of colonial times.